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OWL 991M

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

20,738 mi
Last recorded20,738 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWL 991M
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 20,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch slave cylinder broken and appears to be leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,650 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 20,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,327 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 20,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,319 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,303 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 20,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,270 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chassis number starting to fade

coil insecure

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front track rod end arm slightly loose

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 19,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 19,937 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 19,935 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,106 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 19,095 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak n/s/r/ hub

Fail 22 Aug 2006 18,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,512 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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OWL 991M is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OWL 991M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWL 991M registered?

OWL 991M is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 19 February 1974.

Is OWL 991M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWL 991M shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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